X0201 4 2003-10-30 0 0000009389 BALL CORP BLL 0001205947 SOHN HAROLD L C/O BALL CORP 10 LONGS PEAK DR BROOMFIELD CO 80021-2510 0 1 0 0 V.P., CORPORATE RELATIONS Common Stock 2003-10-30 4 M 0 6000 13.3125 A 32998 D Common Stock 2003-10-30 4 S 0 6000 57.08 D 26998 D Common Stock 1107 I 401(k) plan Common Stock 12150 I by Spouse Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 13.3125 2003-10-30 4 M 0 6000 57.08 D 1998-04-22 2007-04-22 Common Stock 6000 0 D The reporting person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. Shares exercisable beginning one year after grant in 25% increments. Total number of Common Shares directly owned includes shares acquired through participation in the Ball Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Total number of 401(k) Plan shares includes shares acquired through periodic dividend reinvestment and employer matching contributions. By: Donald C. Lewis, VP,AsstCorpSec,GenCoun For: Harold L. Sohn 2003-10-30